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c) c. Hydroelectric energy is expensive because the fuel has to be shipped in

d) d. Hydroelectric energy needs a backup energy source.

Which energy source directly produces electricity

a) a. Geothermal

b) b. Photovoltaic cells from solar panels

c) c. Fossil fuels

d) d. Nuclear energy

By the end of this century, factories that get their electricity from coal-burning power plants may have to shut down, while factories designed to run on solar power will be able to stay in production. This is because:

a) a. Solar energy operates the turbines of generators well

b) b. Solar panels are efficient in all climates.

c) c. The technology used to turn solar energy into electricity is cheap.

d) d. Solar energy is a renewable resource

When we obtain fossil fuels, all of the following are environmental consequences except

a) a. oil spills in the ocean

b) b. Contamination to drinking water

c) c. a radioactive product is created and needed to be stored in an environmentally safe place

d) d. Increased carbon dioxide emissions that cause global warming

Photovoltaic cells are different from normal electricity production in that they

a) a. capture the sun's heat energy and use it to heat water to spin a turbine

b) b. capture the sun’s light energy and use it to heat water to spin a turbine

c) c. convert the sun’s light energy directly into electrical energy without the use of a turbine.

d) d. we cannot convert the sun’s light energy.

What would be an ideal location for a town to place their new wind farm?

a) a. Within a forest glade where the trees block most of the wind

b) b. On a hilltop where there are limited spaces to build.

c) c. In a vast field where there is a constant flow of wind.

d) d. In the middle of town where the buildings can be close to the turbines.

Which is a concern related to the production of electricity using nuclear power?

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